Nam Bo Ra was linked to sponsor rumors because of her ex's background?

The March 14 episode of 'I Heard a Rumor Show' explored the whispers surrounding Nam Bo Ra's dating rumors with the heir of a major South Korean corporation. 

MC Hong Jin Young had broached the rumor by introducing it with the question, "There are talks that behind Nam Bo Ra's dating rumor is a wealthy sponsor?" 

The topic arose from an article that was released last month which showed pictures of Nam Bo Ra walking hand in hand with a mystery man at a shopping mall. At the time, Nam Bo Ra's agency had stated, "After checking with Nam Bo Ra, regrettably, we found that she had parted with her boyfriend who was reported in the article and they have decided to remain good friends." 

MC Gong Hyung Jin wanted to know how a sponsor rumor had formed from this seemingly normal dating article. 

A reporter resolved Gong's burning curiosity with, "Nam Bo Ra's ex was the heir to a major corporation that everyone knows about. At the time, the entertainment world was abuzz with the exposure of these sponsors, and that is why Nam Bo Ra's dating rumor was also linked to sponsors. The man fared from a very wealthy home, his grandfather has held a position in office, making him the heir of a house with both fame and fortune. Because of this guy's background, [Nam Bo Ra's story] had caught more attention."